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Testing Innovators: Submit Now to Take Center Stage at the
2026 C&T Allē Awards
Do your methods and devices put cosmetic innovations to the test? The
Cosmetics & Toiletries
2026
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Polls
Poll Results: What is Your Biggest Concern Regarding Consumer Safety in Cosmetics?
Safety
[podcast] How to Meet MoCRA's Safety Testing Mandates
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Safety
7 Recent Recalls: Babygenics, Tom's of Maine, Amika, HiBAR and Others
From hair spray and repair cream, to tattoo ink, children's sunscreen, toothpaste and others, several products have been recalled in recent months due to safety hazards and regulatory non-compliance. Following is an overview.
Polls
[poll results] Which 'Phase' of Testing do you Find Most Critical to Ensuring Product Safety?
Last week, we noted how safety is confirmed throughout a product's journey. So we asked you: Which test "phase" do you think is most critical to assuring safety? Here's what you told us.
Polls
[poll results] How Do You Usually Assess Product Shelf Life?
We noted last week that per the FDA, there are currently no U.S. regulations that require cosmetics to have certain shelf lives -- but manufacturers must ensure that products are safe. So we asked: How do you assess shelf life? Here's what you said.
Sponsored
Saving R&D's Sanity While Meeting Today's Consumer Numerous Expectations: The Adaptive Aesthetic Approach
A unique palette of 15 bases was developed to present a comprehensive range of textures, from serums, to lotions, to creams to choose from. Four different emulsifiers with specific targeted specs towards naturality were used to create these varied textures.
Safety
Safety Alerts: Drunk Elephant's 'Mix-up,' 285 European Cosmetics with Banned Ingredients, Dynarex Extended Recall
This round-up highlights recent cosmetic safety alerts/recalls. These include: Drunk Elephant's ingredient "mix-up," ECHA's findings that 6% of ~4,500 cosmetics reviewed contained banned ingredients, and Dynarex's recall extension over possible asbestos.
Event Coverage
How Dynamic Streaming Potential Can Take Formulation Science to the Next Level — Free Webcast
Analyzing the physico-chemical properties of formulas helps to optimize them so they ultimately deliver on consumer expectations. Dynamic streaming potential takes this to a new level, as a free webcast from Anton Paar explains. Register now.
Polls
[poll results] What is Your Preferred Method of Product Stability Testing?
There are a number of ways to measure the stability of formulas. Last week, we asked which is your favorite way: Real-time, accelerated or both? Here's how you responded.
Safety
J&J Talc Suit Tally: $6.48 B Offer, $11 B Reserves, $700 M to States — Plus New Class Action and Talc-Cancer Evidence
J&J's path through talc suits is long, winding and confusing. Here, we've mapped out payouts and recent twists and turns — including a new class action seeking damages and medical monitoring, and a recent study suggesting a talc-cancer association.
SPF/Sun
[update] How ISO's Endorsement of Two Test Methods Will Enlighten Sunscreen Development
After 10 years, sunscreen developers are nearing the finish line for more ethical, cost efficient, reliable and faster testing thanks to ISO's endorsement of two standards. The final vote was in September 2024. Here, two experts explain what this means.
Safety
J&J Proposes $6.475 B Plan to Settle Ovarian Cancer Talc Claims
The settlement would be paid over 25 years, and per the company, is a better offer than the claimants stand to recover at trial. Indeed, the scientific testimony linking ovarian cancer to J&J's products is being re-reviewed, posing the risk of dismissal.
Safety/Stability
Unilever Pays $2 M to Resolve Suave Aerosol Benzene Suit
The settlement resolves claims of benzene contamination in the Suave 24-hr Protection Powder Aerosol Antiperspirant and Fresh Aerosol Antiperspirant.
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